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Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates
Really? 
I'm Sikh and we use last names.
Sikh middle names also identify gender; Singh for males, Kaur for females.
When we have our Sikh wedding this summer, she is taking on my last name. |
Incorrect, post 1947 manifestations.
In sikhisim there is a bride groom relationship between god and his subjects. Subjects = bride, god=groom.
Ever wonder what the meaning of Kaur is? Kaur means Prince not Princess FYI. Look no further then nihung leaders Akali Kaur Singh.
In practicality there is a difference between male and female, but that does not lead to inequality, hence why Guru Gobind Singh gave women Kaur, an identity to preserve beyond marriage and dismiss male dominance.
The taking on of the name is a western manifestation, it happens now. But according to gurmat there are no last names.
Edit: I am not a Sikh, but from a Sikh family.